A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4460221 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4462268 epoch_slot_no: 12668 block_no: 4460044 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 20:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5930022598b97e9394089fc61ded5242af1f9dbcf2bb4d0df1e410bd3d0ee9Block Operator
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